2 lbs ground beef
1 large onion, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
6 bay leaves
1 tsp cinnamon
3 tsp allspice
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
1 1/2 tsp salt
3 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp thyme
4 tsp vinegar
2 tsp beef base
1 cup burgundy
4 cups water
6 oz tomato paste
16 oz kidney beans, drained (optional)

Served With:
1 lb vermicelli
1 onion, chopped
cheddar cheese
sour cream

2 lbs ground beef 1 large onion, finely chopped 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 6 bay leaves 1 tsp cinnamon 3 tsp allspice 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper 1 1/2 tsp salt 3 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp thyme 4 tsp vinegar 2 tsp beef base 1 cup burgundy 4 cup s water 6 oz tomato paste 16 oz kidney beans, drained (optional) 1 lb vermicelli 1 onion, chopped

Brown ground beef in a dutch oven and drain grease. Add chopped onion and garlic, and cook until onion is softened. Add all remaining ingredients and simmer under low heat for 3-4 hours. Serve over vermicelli, topped with cheese, onion and sour cream.